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Had PTB, Chest Xray Shows Suspicious Densities In Both Lungs. What To Expect?
Good day doc!i had my ptb last 2004,and i took my medication for 1 year afer that i took my xray again to see if my ptb will cured,my medication is successful....and now because of my 3 weeks coughing due to cold climate.w out consulting my doctor.i took my chess xray.and the result is suspesious densities both upper right and left lungs.what does it mean do i have my ptb again.because i sLeep well ,eat a lot.and strong....the only prob is my intermitent coughing.
Mon, 28 Jan 2013
Hi,
It cannot be only due to pulmonary T.B. It may be due to upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection.
You should have Mantoux test and three days sputum examination to rule out miliary Tuberculosis. Now have antibiotic such as Levofloxacin 500 mg once daily for 05 days and antitussive syrup such as Acefyl cough syrup.
I hope I am sucessful in solving your query if you have more you can ask me.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Azhar Sattar
It cannot be only due to pulmonary T.B. It may be due to upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection.
You should have Mantoux test and three days sputum examination to rule out miliary Tuberculosis. Now have antibiotic such as Levofloxacin 500 mg once daily for 05 days and antitussive syrup such as Acefyl cough syrup.
I hope I am sucessful in solving your query if you have more you can ask me.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Azhar Sattar
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